Posted 18 days ago
Component Engineer
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Manages the technical lifecycle of components and hardware, qualifying and selecting parts for aerospace and defense programs while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
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Overview
Job Title: Component Engineer
Job Location: Melville, NY (100% oniste)
Salary: $100,000-$130,000/yr DOE
The Component Engineer is responsible for the technical management, qualification, selection, and lifecycle support of components and hardware. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure components meet applicable design, performance, reliability, quality, cost, meet delivery needs as well as regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Select, evaluate, and approve components and materials for new and existing programs.
- Develop and maintain component specifications, approved vendor lists, and technical documentation including system component item master. Review component drawings, datasheets, specifications, and engineering requirements.
- Perform component qualification, validation, and technical assessments.
- Lead and or support root-cause investigations and resolution of component-related failures or non-conformances. Work with suppliers to address technical issues, quality concerns, and obsolescence.
- Support engineering changes, substitutions, alternate components, lifecycle management and drive to resolutions. (Including PCN’s and GIDEP notifications)
- Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve production and field issues.
- Ensure component selections comply with applicable standards, customer requirements, and company procedures. Maintain accurate engineering records, reports, and configuration documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Master’s degree in Engineering a plus.
- 4 to 6 years of engineering manufacturing experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or a related industry.
- Experience/Knowledge of military, commercial, and international standards for aerospace/electrical components, hardware, materials, or electronic/mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Costpoint MRP, PLM, and engineering document-management systems.
- Mentor PADS, Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD a plus.
Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).
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